She also plans to welcome her baby in New York City. She “wants to give birth on the East Coast to be closer to her mother, Carole Sandland, who will travel from her home in Florida to help out with the newborn,” reported The Daily Mail.

Carole also wants to be close by to be able to help out with Lauren’s 8-year-old son. For the birth, Simon and Lauren “booked one of Manhattan’s best hospitals for February 28,” a source told Mail Online.

Simon Cowell Wants To Name His Son Simon

While it’s not unusual for dads to name their sons “junior,” Simon has a funny inspiration behind wanting his son to share his name!

“My number one choice is Simon because I like the name.” Simon told Extra. His said his second choice would be Eric, after his late father, because of the baby’s due date.. “His birthday is going to be very close to my dad’s birthday.”

What do YOU think, HollyMoms? Do you think Simon should name his son Simon?